National parks near Morristown, Vermont
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Morristown, Vermont — 156 mi (251 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 8 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie, Thousand Islands, and Acadia are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Morristown gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Morristown has a population of about 5,653.
National parks near Morristown
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 156 mi (251 km) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 165 mi (265 km) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 218 mi (351 km) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 356 mi (573 km) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 381 mi (613 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 402 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 443 mi (712 km) | 10 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Morristown
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Morristown
Within reach of Morristown, 4 campgrounds across 1 park appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
La Mauricie National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Morristown are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Rouge → Georgian Bay Islands | 72.8 mi (117 km) | 2 hr 10 min |
| Thousand Islands → Rouge | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min |
| Thousand Islands → Georgian Bay Islands | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min |
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Morristown
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Morristown?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 156 mi (251 km) from Morristown, roughly 4 hr 8 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Morristown?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Morristown?
10 parks are within reach of Morristown, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Morristown?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Morristown?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Morristown. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Morristown?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.